UVU Humanities Program

1. Why did you choose to teach Humanities?

I’m passionate about the content and helping students. I believe an understanding of history, the arts, and culture helps us to make sense of the world and our place in it. I started teaching as a graduate student and had so much fun in the classroom I decided to pursue a career in higher education. I can’t imagine doing anything else!

2. What are your biggest achievements with a humanities degree?

A BA in Humanities prepared me for graduate school where I had opportunities to work with amazing mentors, travel, present at conferences, and find a fulfilling career that I love.

3. Why do you think more students should choose Humanities as their degree?

The skills that are developed in the Humanities program are inherently valuable—no matter what career students choose to pursue. Humanities is an interdisciplinary program that trains students to think carefully about various issues, interpret information (whether written or visual), and articulate complex ideas. We prepare our students to overcome obstacles—to be flexible, adaptable, and confident in their abilities to problem solve.

4. What career do you think a humanities degree would be compatible with?

There are so many career options for Humanities majors! Our program is great preparation for grad school (including law school) and careers in education, curation (museums/libraries), business, government, and civil or foreign service.

5. What is ONE fun fact about UVU Humanities?

We have amazing faculty with expertise in a variety of fields, including theatre, Chinese architecture, Victorian literature, and Latin American studies.

Provo's An Other Theater Company's new play, with our own Kim Abunuwara in a chilling role. It's available to stream here: https://www.anothertheater.org/tethered?fbclid=IwAR0lPrm4YXFv3x-UZbNJW1PwBS4PPg3jre2nHGMnHdfg4McZYc_ZSEq9Wyo

Tethered | aotc Our theatre relies on the generosity of our wonderful patrons! Please consider supporting us in any of the following ways.

Kim Abunuwara in the play "Tethered" with Another Theater Company:
https://www.anothertheater.org

Did you know that the College of Philosophy and Humanities has its very own student run publication?
Translated from Greek, “Sophia” means wisdom. Sophia is the only student publication on campus dedicated to philosophical thought and criticism on topics that range from politics, religion, culture and everything in between! Sophia staff is made up entirely of student volunteers and YOU can get involved! For more information reach out to Thomas Bretz - Assistant Professor in Philosophy and Sophia Faculty Advisor or send us a message right here for links and resources!

https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-sordid-truth-degass-ballet-dancers?utm_medium=email&utm_source=20476431-newsletter-editorial-daily-05-30-20&utm_campaign=editorial&utm_content=st-A

The Sordid Truth behind Degas’s Ballet Dancers The pretty ballerinas that twirl through the French artist’s beloved paintings faced difficult lives marred by poverty and prostitution.